E. Pershing Boulevard Corridor - Road and Intersection Design Project
Corridor Walk Summary
On Saturday, May 3, 2008 members of the design team visited individual residents’ homes located along the East Pershing Boulevard study area. The purpose of the corridor walk was to discuss resident concerns and ideas for the East Pershing roadway improvement project. Residents were given a questionnaire to complete, which asked them what they felt were the biggest issues along the corridor, as well as what they would like to see as part of the improvement project. Although there were many different opinions about what was needed along the corridor, several concerns were consistently expressed:
Most residents agreed that the roadway was in disrepair, and in need of immediate repair and attention. There were mixed feelings from residents regarding losing vehicular access to driveways along Pershing. Some residents were agreeable to vehicular access in the alleys only, while others wanted to keep their driveway access as it currently exists.
Corridor Walk Staging & Info Area Walking the Corridor to talk with residents
Pershing Blvd. Open House Residents share concerns at Open House
Open House Summary
On May 20, 2008 an open house was held in Carey Junior High School for the purpose of presenting and reviewing the project progress for the East Pershing Boulevard Improvements project. The project team presented three distinct alternatives.
Alternative 1
Alternative 1 includes 2 different roadway scenarios. Between Dunn and Salem , Alternative 1 provides 4 traffic lanes, a continuous central turn lane, and attached walks. Between Salem & Converse, the roadway consists of 4 traffic lanes with turn lanes provided at key intersections only, and detached walks with tree lawns. This alternative stays within the existing 80’-0” ROW.
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Cross Section
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 provides 4 traffic lanes, attached walks, and a central turning lane that continues along the entire length of the corridor. The central turn lane provides turning access at each intersection, as well as turning access to resident driveways that front the roadway. Between the roadway and attached walks, a narrow decorative paving strip marks the edge of the roadway. This alternative stays within the existing 80’-0” ROW.
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Cross Section
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 provides 4 traffic lanes, a center median, detached sidewalk with tree lawns, and turn lanes at key intersections. The detached sidewalks improve safety for pedestrians, and provide room for trees to be planted adjacent to the roadway. The center median provides separation of east and west bound traffic, creating a safer environment for motorists. The center median also provides room for trees and plantings to enhance the roadway. This alternative requires the roadway ROW to be expanded to 84’, which is 4’-0” wider than the existing 80’-0” width.
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Cross Section
Attendees to the Open House were asked to provide feedback on the three alternatives. These comments were recorded in several ways. Design team members recorded comments on large notepads located adjacent to each alternative. Some comments were recorded on sticky notes that were attached to the exhibits, while other comments were recorded on questionnaires completed by attendees.
Based upon this input from attendees, as well as from questionnaires that were mailed in from residents, there were six concerns that the public consistently expressed:
- Keep driveways and garages accessible.
- Provide continuous left turn lanes along Pershing.
- Move the parent and bus drop-offs for Carey Junior High to the back to eliminate congestion and increase safety.
- Widen and / or buffer sidewalks for pedestrian use and safety, especially when "removed" snow is put on sidewalks.
- Find a better way to control speeds on Pershing.
- Improve intersections, especially at Carbon/Pershing, Converse/Pershing, and Concord/Logan/Pershing.
Solutions for some of the concerns listed above have direct conflicts with each other. The consultants will be challenged to find the appropriate balance of these problems and create a preferred alternative street design for the corridor.
Main Introductory
History, Funding Mechanism, Schedule for Reconstruction
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